The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

The Purchasing Administrator will perform purchasing‑specific tasks independently. Responsibilities include daily entry of purchase orders for all U.S., Mexico, and Canada facilities, maintaining electronic filing systems and databases, and interfacing with internal customers and vendors. This role also involves project assignments and ensuring continuous supply of raw materials through the Transactional Purchasing Process.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

- Ensure continuity of raw material supply for all U.S., Mexico, and Canada facilities per the Transactional Purchasing Process.
- Execute the Purchase Order Process following the Purchase Requirements Process for all U.S., Mexico, and Canada facilities.
- Execute the Vendor Acknowledgement Process for compliance and inform scheduling and customer service of any deviations.
- Expedite supplier orders via the Vendor Order Expediting Process as needed.
- Interact with suppliers daily.
- Review inventories and order as required.
- Track the status of any orders.




- Follow the corrective action process for damaged goods from vendor or carrier.

Qualifications and Competencies

- Proficiency in MS Office software at an intermediate level.
- Experience entering data into integrated, automated ERP systems; experience with VISUAL ERP system is preferred.
- Attention to detail and strong desire to meet internal and external customer requirements.
- Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and experience administering and improving functional processes.
- Ability to speak and write in both Spanish and English for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Education And Experience

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

Regular sitting, standing, walking, use of hands and fingers, talking and hearing are required. The job may also require occasional work on the manufacturing floor.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most office environments; noise is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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📌 Purchasing Administrator (Santa Catarina)
🏢 The Gund
📍 Santa Catarina